--- title: Looking For Brown Safety Boots? The Bison IGS is For You description: "Introducing the perfect brown safety boot for construction, oil and gas and engineering: the Bison IGS from V12 Footwear." image: https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Hero_Image_BrownBison%20pair.jpg --- - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY - 200-DAY PRODUCT WARRANTY - [STUDENT DISCOUNT](https://info.v12footwear.com/studentdiscount) - [Distributor Support Centre](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-training-centre) - [Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [![v12-logo-1](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/v12-logo-1.png?width=90&name=v12-logo-1.png)](https://v12footwear.com/) [Which V12 boot is right for you?](https://v12footwear.com/pages/boot-finder) Search the V12 range - Products Mens - [boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-shoes) - [Men's Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-trainers-hikers) - [Men's Dealer Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-dealer-boots) - [Men's Rigger Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-rigger-boots) - [Men's Hi-Leg Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-hi-leg-boots) - [Men's Wellingtons & Waders](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-wellingtons-waders) - [Men's Waterproof](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-waterproof) - [Men's Metal-Free Stylers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mens-metal-free-boots) - [Band of Builders Charity Boot](https://v12footwear.com/products/v2150-bob) Womens - [Shop All Women's](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens) - [Boots](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-boots) - [Shoes](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-shoes) - [Trainers & Hikers](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-trainers-hikers) - [Metal Free Styles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-metal-free-boots) - [Wellingtons](https://v12footwear.com/collections/womens-wellingtons-waders) Accessories - [Shop All Accessories](https://v12footwear.com/collections/acessories) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Insoles](https://v12footwear.com/collections/insoles) - [Socks](https://v12footwear.com/collections/socks) - [Laces](https://v12footwear.com/collections/laces) - [Shoe Care](https://v12footwear.com/collections/shoe-care) Brands - [V12](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=v12) - [VITAL](https://v12footwear.com/collections/all/?constraint=vital) - [MukGuard](https://v12footwear.com/collections/mukguard) - [Innovations](https://v12footwear.com/pages/innovations) - About Us [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [Become a Distributor](https://info.v12footwear.com/become-a-v12-distributor) [Who We Are](https://v12footwear.com/pages/about-us) [Meet The Team](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-meet-the-team) [FAQs](https://info.v12footwear.com/safetyfootwearfaqs) [Blogs](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) [Careers](https://v12footwear.com/pages/careers) - [Sustainability](https://info.v12footwear.com/sustainability) [Which V12 boot is right for you?](https://v12footwear.com/pages/boot-finder) - [Find a stockist](https://v12footwear.com/pages/store-locator) - [Distributor Support Centre](https://info.v12footwear.com/v12-training-centre) - [Blog](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) - [Contact Us](https://v12footwear.com/pages/contact-us) [Home](https://v12footwear.com/) [Learning Hub](https://blog.v12footwear.com/) Blog ## Looking For Brown Safety Boots? The Bison IGS is For You - blog , - Product Spotlight ![featured image](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hubfs/Hero_Image_BrownBison%20pair.jpg) A few years ago, brown safety boots were a very rare phenomenon. Now? They're starting to seriously rival their Black and Sand contemporaries.  Popular for construction and engineering and very big overseas, we have launched a fantastic new brown safety boot: the VR601.01 Bison IGS. Also available in Black hide and Honey nubuck, the Bison IGS will completely replace the VR601 Cougar.  ## HIGH STANDARDS OF SAFETY Like the Cougar, the [Bison IGS](https://v12footwear.com/products/bison-igs-brown-s3-hro-src-derby-boot?_pos=3&_sid=f01090231&_ss=r&variant=39508829733058) features a composite midsole and toecap, providing wearers with excellent protection from falling and underfoot objects - but at a lighter weight. With an **SRC** slip rating, these safety boot offer the highest levels of slip resistance, as well as meeting the high spec **S3** safety standard, packing in the following features:  - Anti-static - Heat and chemical-resistant outsole to 300ª - Water-resistant - Composite toecap - Composite midsole - SRC slip rating ## COMFORTable, stylish and practical[![VR601.01 Bison IGS - V12 Footwear](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VR601.01%20Bison%20IGS.png?width=400&height=346&name=VR601.01%20Bison%20IGS.png "VR601.01 Bison IGS.png")](https://v12footwear.com/products/bison-igs-brown-s3-hro-src-derby-boot?_pos=3&_sid=4868162d5&_ss=r&variant=39508829733058) As well as featuring our new sole, the Bison IGS has been completely modernised and remodelled. A huge benefit over the Cougar is that the Bison IGS is now completely **metal-free**, meaning it is safe for high security environments. Constructed with a full grain leather upper, the bison is both **water-resistant** and **breathable**. A padded perforated scoop collar reduces heat build-up and provides comfort for driving, and a closed speed lacing system removes the risk of snagging. Finally, a new high bellows tongue reduces water and dirt ingress.  This brown safety boot is also **incredibly comfortable**. It has been created to a brand new extreme comfort shape, and has a shock-absorbing heel pod buried within the sole, reducing impact on knees and back. A quick-dry moisture wicking lining regulates temperature and promotes foot health.  **All of our test pilots rated their comfort as 5/5.**  ## our most advanced sole to date - the IGS[![IGS - anti-slip safety sole unit](https://blog.v12footwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IGS-2.png?width=118&height=266&name=IGS-2.png "IGS-2.png")](https://v12footwear.com/pages/igs) Falling from height is the biggest killer in our wearers' industries. That's why the VR601.01 Bison IGS has four strong and deep ladder grips and a well-defined heel to keep you sturdy and firm footed while climbing or descending ladders, and ultimately helping prevent serious or potentially fatal falls from height. Inspired by tyres, the sole pattern is based on small hexagons which provide multiple sharp edges to **cut through liquid**, while the larger, self-cleaning lugs provide stability on chunkier terrains. What's more, to protect you from aquaplaning, we have designed the heel strike of this metal-free safety boot at 7ª, the angle at which most slips occur. Five angled splines provide **increased contact with the ground**, effortlessly cutting through water and dirt on every step, keeping you firm footed when you need it most. Want to see more of the tough and protective Bison? Click below. 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